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Flexibility in Assessment
Right now, flexibility is everything. Being flexible and having the ability to adjust and pivot is what’s keeping many institutions successful during challenging times. ExamSoft gives schools, universities, businesses...
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How to Write Great Exam Questions
Assessment is a crucial part of education, no matter the subject or level. We usually think of assessments only as tools to measure how much a student has learned, though with the right post-exam data, they can be so ...
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3 Alternative Assessment Types and How to Use Them
Various approaches to assessment have emerged as alternatives to traditional, multiple-choice testing. Most alternative assessment practices distinguish themselves from traditional methods by placing an emphasis on de...
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A Look at Backward Design and Assessment
The Glossary of Education Reform defines backward design as “a process that educators use to design learning experiences and instructional techniques to achieve specific learning goals.” Coined by Grant Wiggins and Ja...
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ExamSoft Reports and Data
Exam day can be a stressful time, but it also presents an opportunity for both exam-takers and exam administrators to gain valuable insights. Assessments delivered through ExamSoft provide educators with actionable da...
Podcast
Pedagogo S3E5: Exploring New Pathways for Student Success
In this episode, Dr. Bheda is joined by Dr. Amber Garrison Duncan of Lumina Foundation*, which seeks to expand the share of Americans who have a post-secondary education, training, and certification. They discuss the ...
eBook
From Professional to Professor
A Working Guide for Practitioners Shifting to Academia Experienced professionals in any field often fill the role of teacher, training new employees and coaching coworkers. While on-the-job experience and knowledge wo...
Case Study
William Carey University — School of Pharmacy
When William Carey’s School of Pharmacy opened its doors in 2018, its faculty recognized the importance of data and reporting to programmatic success. The school adopted ExamSoft to deliver assessments for its acceler...
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The Difference Between Subjective and Objective Assessments
To design effective exams, educators need a strong understanding of the difference between objective and subjective assessments. Each of these styles has specific attributes that make them better suited for certain su...
Case Study
D’Youville College — School of Pharmacy
Since the D’Youville School of Pharmacy opened its doors in 2010, it has recognized the importance of assessment data for achieving programmatic excellence. As the school’s assessment process evolved, faculty in the D...
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A Look at Digital Transformation in Higher Education
Digital transformation is everywhere, and this shift — both technological and cultural — has only accelerated since the COVID-19 pandemic made social distancing necessary. While digital transformation (DX) is taking h...
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Anticipating Accreditation
5 Steps for a Smooth Accreditation Visit Learn Strategies for Streamlining the Accreditation Process Read the ExamSoft eBook, Anticipating Accreditation, for a set of preemptive measures administrators can use to prep...
eBook
Exam Security
Actionable Student Assessment Data Starts with Exam Security Without safeguards against cheating and dishonesty, how can educators be confident that the data they’re collecting hasn’t been compromised? In the Ex...
eBook
Why Locked Down Browsers Fail the Security Test
Securing your in-class and remote exams to minimize cheating is essential for collecting student assessment data that is reliable, accurate, and insightful. Learn the loopholes of browser-based testing and various ta...
eBook
6 Essentials of Assessment Data
Gain Deeper Insight into Student Learning Read the ExamSoft eBook, Six Essentials of Assessment Data, for insights into how student assessment and learning analytics can help educators and administrators enhance the e...
Case Study
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
As pharmacy accreditation standards became more stringent, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences adopted ExamSoft to collect and analyze data on student outcomes. ExamSoft delivered on the data and so much m...
Case Study
Ferris State University College of Pharmacy Gains Insight to Improve Instruction
Ferris State University adopted ExamSoft to satisfy accreditation requirements. In addition to sailing through accreditation with robust data from ExamSoft, Ferris faculty gained invaluable insights to improve instruc...
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Why You Should Use Categories for Curriculum Guidance
If you’re using ExamSoft, then you’re probably already using categories in your exam creation and grading to provide students with more informative feedback. Category tagging proves a powerful tool for directing your ...